The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean nation on the island of Hispaniola, known as the site of the first European settlement in the Americas (Santo Domingo), the highest peak (Pico Duarte), and the largest economy in the region. It is the most visited Caribbean destination, famed for its white-sand beaches, merengue music, and for having a Bible on its national flag.
The Dominican Republic is known for its unique larimar gemstone.It boasts the Caribbean's highest peak (Pico Duarte) and lowest point (Lake Enriquillo), a strong baseball culture producing many MLB stars, and the only national flag featuring a Bible.
